Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

The Colegio de Santa Potenciana

February 15, 2026

1. The Colegio de Santa Potenciana Marker

Inscription.
The Colegio de
Santa Potenciana
once stood on this site

Established by order of Philip II, King of Spain, 1591. This site was occupied by the Colegio after their first school building in Cabildo St. was destroyed during the occupation of Manila by the British (1762-1764) during the Seven Years War. School building by then occupied by the Governor General, 1863. Dissolved and absorbed by the Colegio de Santa Isabel, 1866. Building then served as headquarters of the Philippine Health Service; then destroyed during the Second World War. Present structure housing the Manila Chapter of the Philippine Red Cross erected, 1950s.

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1591.

Location. 14° 35.277′ N, 120° 58.585′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on General Luna Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Victoria Street, Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The First Jesuit Compound (a few steps from this marker); Lourdes Church and Convent

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J. (about 90 meters away); Gusaling Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (about 150 meters away); Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus (about 180 meters away); Cuartel de Santa Lucia (about 180 meters away); The Jesuit Compound (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

February 15, 2026

2. The Colegio de Santa Potenciana Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2026. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.